Just to put this issue to bed...I probably took a drastic step but it worked.  I backed up my harddrive then re-installed Windows 7 and it flew with no problems.  I could not get passed the issues discussed in this thread especially the registry problem.  Anyway it was a huge pain in the ass and a long day and I am glad it is ...

colour:Try jv16 PowerTools 2010 fully functional 60 day Free Trial HERE, to Remove S14. I have it.   I was actually finally able to delete s14 by using Windows Utility Clean up but now we are dealing with another issue.  Cannot get passed install.  Had a lot of great suggetions, just cant' get it to go   First of all, ...

I cannot locate that file in c:\windows, only in the registry i find it but it's part of many many files.

I really thought ''run as administrator'' was going to be the trick.  Neither solutions worked.  I am going to re-install s12 and be happy that it works.  Ive lost patience and too much time with this.  Appreciate everyone's help!

David Hunt: The trouble is that not everyone experiences the same problems and I have not experienced yours. Both Imaref and I have made suggestions which we hoped would provide a cure (and normaly do). What you need is a clean installation and so far your'e not getting it. Another suggestion Search for the file    ...

David Hunt: Have a look at this thread http://forums.pinnaclesys.com/forums/thread/358236.aspx   This is exactly where I am stuck now.  During the install I get error message 1402 like above telling me I don't have access to admin reg key.  I have been going into the registry to manually update each error but this is taking ...

David Hunt:If you were running in an account with administrator rights (which is usual for the main or only account) then the installation should have continued after pressing 'OK'   I am running under an account with admin rights.  I hit ok, but the installation was rolled back.  The installation wizard comes up and says ...

imaref: Took a quick look and it's still available at MajorGeeks. Get a copy quick before they pull it too: http://majorgeeks.com/Windows_Installer_CleanUp_Utility_d4459.html   First of all, thanks for everyone's help.  I feel like I am getting there slowly but surely!  I used everyone's suggestions to this point.  ...

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I have tried regdelete and deleted all s14 files from my computer.  I have even uninstalled s12 off this computer.  When I go into add/remove programs s14 is still there (s12 completly gone) but you cannot remove it.  When you try to uninstall it you get this message: X Another version of this product already installed.  ...